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Summary The One Show is a topical magazine-style television programme, broadcast on weekdays at 7pm on BBC One. It is hosted by Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley. It is the biggest single commission outside returning drama the BBC has ever handed out.

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S7 • Episode 179

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Summary The One Show is a topical magazine-style television programme, broadcast on weekdays at 7pm on BBC One. It is hosted by Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley. It is the biggest single commission outside returning drama the BBC has ever handed out.

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Episode 1 • Jan 9, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 2 • Jan 10, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Anita Rani are joined in the studio by actor Paul Bettany.

Episode 3 • Jan 11, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Anita Rani are joined by Richard and Judy. Author Fay Weldon takes us back to the street where she grew up, and Dom Littlewood investigates the case of a couple whose wills turned out to be worthless.

Episode 4 • Jan 12, 2012 • 30 m

Adrian Lester joins Matt Baker and Zoe Ball to talk about the last ever series of Hustle.

Episode 5 • Jan 13, 2012 • 58 m

In "Opportunity Knocks Again!", past contestants from Opportunity Knocks (1956) appear to perform live, and show that they've "still got it".

Episode 6 • Jan 16, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by hypnotist Paul McKenna.

Episode 7 • Jan 17, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by Bradley Walsh.

Episode 8 • Jan 18, 2012 • 30 m

Fern Britton joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones on The One Show to talk about the new series of Room 101.

Episode 9 • Jan 19, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 10 • Jan 20, 2012 • 58 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by chef Heston Blumenthal for some Friday food fun. Plus, the director of silent smash hit The Artist, Britain's biggest UFO hoax, and spectacular magic from The Magicians.

Episode 11 • Jan 23, 2012 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are joined by Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace. Mike Dilger helps rescue an injured deer and Ben Fogle turns Sherlock to try and solve an ancient island mystery.

Episode 12 • Jan 24, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actress Jenny Agutter.

Episode 13 • Jan 25, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Sherlock Holmes's landlady, Una Stubbs.

Episode 14 • Jan 26, 2012 • 30 m

Robert Bathurst, Wild at Heart's newest vet, joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio. Plus the story behind one of the UK's biggest drugs busts and the private investigators spying on injured employees.

Episode 15 • Jan 27, 2012 • 58 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by the new Wizard of Oz, Russell Grant.

Episode 16 • Jan 30, 2012 • 30 m

Len Goodman talks about his new role as a fitness ambassador for the over-55s.

Episode 17 • Jan 31, 2012 • 30 m

Actor Simon Callow is in the studio to talk about all things Dickens.

Episode 18 • Feb 1, 2012 • 30 m

Jamie Foreman, aka EastEnders newest bad guy Derek Branning, joins Matt and Alex in studio. Plus the fake insurance brokers scamming young drivers and the story behind one of the most famous magic tricks of all time.

Episode 19 • Feb 2, 2012 • 30 m

Alex Jones and Matt Baker are joined by John Humphrys.

Episode 20 • Feb 3, 2012 • 58 m

John Barrowman and Alan Davies join Chris Evans and Alex Jones on the sofa for a magical extravaganza with world-famous magician Hans Klok. Plus, the winner of the spaghetti bolognese competition is revealed.

Episode 21 • Feb 6, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by the hilarious Dawn French.

Episode 22 • Feb 7, 2012 • 30 m

Gary Barlow announces details of a spectacular concert to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Episode 23 • Feb 8, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by comedian Kevin Bridges. Plus, one of the UK's strangest unsolved murder cases, and the landlords who make money by putting tenants' lives at risk.

Episode 24 • Feb 9, 2012 • 30 m

With the new host of the BAFTAs Stephen Fry, Carrie Grant and Gyles Brandreth.

Episode 25 • Feb 10, 2012 • 58 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Keeley Hawes and Tim Vine.

Episode 26 • Feb 13, 2012 • 30 m

If it has Britain talking then it will be talked about on the One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country. With Omid Djalili.

Episode 27 • Feb 14, 2012 • 30 m

TV heartthrob Steve Jones joins Matt and Alex for Valentine's Day. Plus children speak about living in poverty in the UK and the romantic story behind one of Scotland's most famous artists.

Episode 28 • Feb 15, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Poirot star David Suchet.

Episode 29 • Feb 16, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by Mud Man Johnny Vaughan.

Episode 30 • Feb 17, 2012 • 58 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by comedians Paul Whitehouse and Adrian Edmondson. Chef James Martin celebrates the steamed pudding and Carrie Grant looks at the phenomenon of the one hit wonder.

Episode 31 • Feb 20, 2012 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are joined by Paul Merton.

Episode 32 • Feb 21, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Sanjeev Bhaskar and Ayesha Dharker.

Episode 33 • Feb 22, 2012 • 30 m

Trevor Eve joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones. And Robert Peston has an exclusive interview with RBS boss Stephen Hester - the man who turned down a £1 million bonus.

Episode 34 • Feb 23, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actor Timothy Spall and his wife, Shane.

Episode 35 • Feb 24, 2012 • 58 m

Presenters Vernon Kay and Claudia Winkleman join Chris Evans and Alex Jones.

Episode 36 • Feb 27, 2012

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined on the sofa by Meat Loaf. Gloria Hunniford asks why our schools are suffering from a head teacher shortage and Arthur Smith has some stories to tell from his night at Beatrix Potter's old house.

Episode 37 • Feb 28, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Episode 38 • Feb 29, 2012 • 30 m

Joe Pasquale and Robert Powell join Matt Baker and Alex Jones on the sofa.

Episode 39 • Mar 1, 2012 • 30 m

Sue Johnston joins Matt and Alex in studio. Plus, the British zoo owner who is getting the Hollywood treatment and the Asian families who have become targets for gold thieves.

Episode 40 • Mar 2, 2012 • 58 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Willem Defoe.

Episode 41 • Mar 5, 2012 • 30 m

John Bishop joins Matt and Alex after his "week of hell" for Sport Relief. Carrie Grant is live from the new Harry Potter experience at the Leavesdon Studios, which are opening their doors for the first time.

Episode 42 • Mar 6, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 43 • Mar 7, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 44 • Mar 8, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Louise Minchin are joined by the Goldie Hawn.

Episode 45 • Mar 9, 2012 • 1 h

Chris Evans and Louise Minchin are joined by actor David Tennant.

Episode 46 • Mar 12, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 47 • Mar 13, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 48 • Mar 14, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 49 • Mar 15, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Gardener's World's Monty Don.

Episode 50 • Mar 16, 2012 • 1 h

Cilla Black and Paul McGann join Chris Evans and Alex Jones on the One Show sofa.

Episode 51 • Mar 19, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Holly Willoughby, presenter of The Voice.

Episode 52 • Mar 20, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by musical legend Engelbert Humperdinck.

Episode 53 • Mar 21, 2012 • 30 m

Nicholas Parsons, Tony Hawks and Gyles Brandreth of Just a Minute join Matt and Alex.

Episode 54 • Mar 22, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 55 • Mar 26, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Titanic star Billy Zane.

Episode 56 • Mar 27, 2012 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are joined by Dame Helen Mirren.

Episode 57 • Mar 28, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country.

Episode 58 • Mar 29, 2012 • 30 m

Tonight on the One Show, Rory McGrath explains why he has been spending time at the pub.

Episode 59 • Mar 30, 2012 • 1 h

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Jessie J and business supremo Karren Brady.

Episode 60 • Apr 2, 2012 • 30 m

Bernard Cribbins, voice of the Wombles, joins Matt and Alex.

Episode 61 • Apr 3, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by national treasure Sir Trevor McDonald.

Episode 62 • Apr 4, 2012 • 30 m

On tonight's show Matt and Alex are joined by comedian Matt Lucas.

Episode 63 • Apr 5, 2012 • 30 m

Movie star and former Neighbours hunk Guy Pearce joins Alex Jones and Matt Baker.

Episode 64 • Apr 10, 2012 • 30 m

Sandi Toksvig is the guest in the studio and we meet Quentin Blake in his new gallery.

Episode 65 • Apr 11, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Nicky Campbell and Bee Gee Robin Gibb.

Episode 66 • Apr 12, 2012 • 30 m

Comedian Lee Mack drops in to chat about Would I Lie To You and Not Going Out.

Episode 67 • Apr 13, 2012 • 1 h

With interviewer extraordinaire Louis Theroux and the Royle Family's Jessica Hynes.

Episode 68 • Apr 16, 2012 • 30 m

Robson Green joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio to talk about fishing.

Episode 69 • Apr 17, 2012 • 30 m

Paul O'Grady tells Matt Baker and Alex Jones about his latest project, Street of Dreams.

Episode 70 • Apr 18, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by Grease star Olivia Newton-John. Anita Rani finds out about Welsh proposals to make eating out safer.

Episode 71 • Apr 19, 2012 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are joined by artist Tracey Emin.

Episode 72 • Apr 20, 2012 • 1 h

Alan Carr and Brenda Blethyn, join Chris Evans and Alex Jones.

Episode 73 • Apr 23, 2012 • 30 m

We celebrate St George's Day and ask: what does the St George's Cross mean to you?

Episode 74 • Apr 24, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by the very funny Robert Webb.

Episode 75 • Apr 25, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 76 • Apr 26, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by EastEnders actor Shane Richie.

Episode 77 • Apr 27, 2012 • 1 h

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Bill Bailey, Rachel Khoo and Dominic Sandbrook.

Episode 78 • Apr 30, 2012 • 30 m

Robert Lawrence on how his bravery in the Falklands conflict won him a military cross.

Episode 79 • May 1, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined on the sofa by comedian Ricky Gervais.

Episode 80 • May 2, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Rolf Harris. Meanwhile, Anita Rani investigates car clocking and Jo Crowley discovers the importance of hearing dogs.

Episode 81 • May 3, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by Sir Terry Wogan.

Episode 82 • May 4, 2012 • 1 h

Chris Evans and Alex Jones speak to Craig Revel Horwood, Sian Williams and John Parrott.

Episode 83 • May 8, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Downton's Mr Bates, aka actor Brendan Coyle.

Episode 84 • May 9, 2012 • 30 m

Silk star Rupert Penry-Jones joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio, and they get the latest news on Planet Earth Live from Richard Hammond in the Masai Mara.

Episode 85 • May 10, 2012 • 30 m

Felicity Kendal talks about her childhood growing up in a theatre troupe in India.

Episode 86 • May 11, 2012 • 1 h

Entertainment legend Des O'Connor and comedian Tim Minchin join Chris and Alex.

Episode 87 • May 14, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 88 • May 15, 2012 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are joined by the UK's best-selling classical artist, Russell Watson. Mike Dilger reveals all about great crested newts, and golden oldie radio stars Betty and Beryl pick up a Sony Award.

Episode 89 • May 16, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones talk to Alexandra Burke, plus Chris Evans on bowel cancer.

Episode 90 • May 17, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Chris Tarrant. Chris Evans explains bowel cancer.

Episode 91 • May 18, 2012 • 1 h

Olympic Flame Special

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are in Cornwall to welcome the Olympic Flame from Athens.

Episode 92 • May 21, 2012 • 30 m

Diving champion Tom Daley joins Matt and Alex in studio to celebrate his 18th birthday.

Episode 93 • May 22, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Melvyn Bragg and Engelbert Humperdinck.

Episode 94 • May 23, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Dragons' Den star and businesswoman Hilary Devey, plus Dan Snow discovers how Britain's new aircraft carriers are being built.

Episode 95 • May 24, 2012 • 30 m

Graham Norton is in the studio before going to Azerbaijan for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Episode 96 • May 25, 2012 • 1 h

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Michael Sheen and Kirsty Young.

Episode 97 • May 28, 2012 • 30 m

Ted Danson joins Matt and Alex, and Larry Lamb discovers lion tamers in his family.

Episode 98 • May 29, 2012 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are joined by comedian and broadcaster Griff Rhys Jones and Dr Mark Porter reveals a revolutionary way of helping migraine sufferers.

Episode 99 • May 30, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones talk to the Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis.

Episode 100 • May 31, 2012 • 30 m

The programme is live at the staging area for boats taking part in the Diamond Jubilee Pageant.

Episode 101 • Jun 1, 2012 • 1 h

Frankie Dettori and Simon Pegg join Chris Evans and Alex Jones in the One Show studio.

Episode 102 • Jun 4, 2012 • 1 h

From backstage at the Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace.

Episode 103 • Jun 5, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Jeremy Vine, and Gyles Brandreth has the highlights of the diamond jubilee weekend.

Episode 104 • Jun 6, 2012 • 30 m

Pop superstar and American Idol Kelly Clarkson joins Matt and Alex in the studio. Plus the story of the British quads who became a global media sensation, and an orchestra made up of world-class disabled musicians.

Episode 105 • Jun 7, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Monty Python star Eric Idle. Dr Mark Porter sees an operation that can switch off pain at the touch of a button, and Joe Crowley finds out why some want a Welsh council's anti-litter campaign binned.

Episode 106 • Jul 2, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by the original Pop Idol, Will Young, and by one of Britain's oldest ping-pong players. Marty Jopson puts himself inside a rainbow, and Carrie Grant learns the true story behind the song Two Tribes.

Episode 107 • Jul 3, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by psychological illusionist Derren Brown. Meanwhile, Anita Rani investigates bestselling book Fifty Shades of Grey, and Dr Sarah Jarvis discusses the problems of diabetes treatment in the UK.

Episode 108 • Jul 4, 2012 • 30 m

The original Jersey Boy, Four Seasons legend Frankie Valli joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio. Plus the British soldiers who defected to the Nazis, and the ten million pound treasure hoard discovered in a Jersey field.

Episode 109 • Jul 5, 2012 • 30 m

Ed Byrne joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio.

Episode 110 • Jul 6, 2012 • 30 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Jake Humphrey and Dynamo.

Episode 111 • Jul 9, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash and writer Tony Hawks. Anita Rani reports from flood hit Lancashire.

Episode 112 • Jul 10, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by Katie Derham.

Episode 113 • Jul 11, 2012 • 30 m

Former Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

Episode 114 • Jul 12, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Spice Girl Melanie C.

Episode 115 • Jul 13, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Allwright and Alex Jones speak to Olympian Sir Steve Redgrave.

Episode 116 • Jul 16, 2012 • 30 m

Michael Buerk joins Alex and Matt. Plus one of the smallest Olympic teams.

Episode 117 • Jul 17, 2012 • 30 m

EastEnders star Perry Fenwick looks forward to carrying the Olympic torch.

Episode 118 • Jul 18, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by comedian and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax. Gyles Brandreth learns about British war artists past and present, and Simon Calder's on a mission to find you the best rates for your holiday money.

Episode 119 • Jul 19, 2012 • 30 m

Olympic champion Daley Thompson joins Matt Allwright and Alex Jones. Joe Crowley investigates a new credit card scam, and Mike Dilger and Miranda Krestovnikoff return to the Ashby canal in Leicestershire for day 4 of Summer Holiday Watch.

Episode 120 • Jul 20, 2012 • 30 m

Paul Hollywood is in the studio. Lucy Siegle gets the inside track on cyclist Bradley Wiggins.

Episode 121 • Jul 23, 2012 • 30 m

The Hairy Bikers talk about their transformation into The Hairy Dieters.

Episode 122 • Jul 24, 2012 • 30 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by the actress Caroline Quentin. Matt Baker is live with the first TV broadcast from the BBC's main Olympic studio, and we meet the 91-year-old who changed gymnastics forever.

Episode 123 • Jul 25, 2012 • 30 m

Episode 124 • Aug 13, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Mo Farah, Nicola Adams and Boris Johnson.

Episode 125 • Aug 14, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Sean Bean to talk about his new drama, Accused.

Episode 126 • Aug 15, 2012 • 30 m

Ray Davies joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones on the One Show.

Episode 127 • Aug 16, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Donny Osmond and our medal winning male gymnasts.

Episode 128 • Aug 17, 2012 • 30 m

Chris and Alex are joined by super Saturday gold medal winner Greg Rutherford.

Episode 129 • Aug 20, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by JR Ewing, otherwise known as actor Larry Hagman.

Episode 130 • Aug 21, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex are joined on the sofa by Flowerpot Gang member Phil Tufnell.

Episode 131 • Aug 22, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall. Ann Widdecombe goes into battle for a viewer suffering an extreme case of mistaken identity, and Lucy Siegle helps out with the harvest in Norfolk.

Episode 132 • Aug 23, 2012 • 30 m

Aled Jones joins Matt and Alex on the sofa. Lucy Siegle is on a Norfolk farm to see the fruits of the harvest, and George McGavin has some tips on how to beat the bugs if you are having a Bank Holiday picnic.

Episode 133 • Aug 24, 2012 • 30 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Benedict Cumberbatch and Paralympic torchbearers.

Episode 134 • Aug 28, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Ronan Keating and Oscar Pistorius.

Episode 135 • Aug 29, 2012 • 1 h

The One Show Roadshow

Matt and Alex are live in Sheffield's Endcliffe Park with guests, games and chat.

Episode 136 • Aug 30, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by the singer Alfie Boe. Lucy Siegle's at the Olympic Park to see how the first day of Paralympic action is going, and Educating Essex's Mr. Drew teaches us about summer schools.

Episode 137 • Aug 31, 2012 • 30 m

Karen Gillan (Doctor Who sidekick Amy Pond) talks about the new series of Doctor Who.

Episode 138 • Sep 3, 2012 • 30 m

Miranda Krestovnikoff discovers something unique about leaf-rolling weevils in Worcester.

Episode 139 • Sep 4, 2012 • 30 m

Features a Puffin colony, Loch Fyne, oyster culling and a lucky find on a Dorset beach.

Episode 140 • Sep 5, 2012 • 1 h

Oscar winning actress Emma Thompson joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

Episode 141 • Sep 6, 2012 • 30 m

Actor Martin Shaw talks about the new series of Inspector George Gently.

Episode 142 • Sep 7, 2012 • 30 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Tom Jones and Rob Brydon.

Episode 143 • Sep 10, 2012 • 30 m

The full Strictly intake for 2012 is revealed and Craig Revel Horwood is the studio guest.

Episode 144 • Sep 11, 2012 • 30 m

Television presenter and novelist Penny Smith is the studio guest.

Episode 145 • Sep 12, 2012 • 1 h

Matt and Alex are joined by Frank Skinner. Plus a treat for a heroic Cheshire postmaster.

Episode 146 • Sep 14, 2012 • 30 m

Strictly hopefuls Denise Van Outen and Sid Owen are the studio guests.

Episode 147 • Sep 17, 2012 • 30 m

Guests are Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould, plus award-winning radishes and Bristol wildlife.

Episode 148 • Sep 18, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Clare Balding. Simon Boazman heads into the field with a Scottish anti-poaching squad, and Phil Tufnell throws the book at a library thief.

Episode 149 • Sep 19, 2012 • 1 h

Andrew Marr talks about his brand new series.

Episode 150 • Sep 20, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by chef Gordon Ramsay. Plus, there is the army cook who can rustle up a banquet from basic rations, the art of taking spectacular space photos and John Sergeant turns his hand to flower arranging.

Episode 151 • Sep 21, 2012 • 30 m

Chris Evans and Lucy Siegle are joined by actor, comedian and writer David Walliams.

Episode 152 • Sep 24, 2012 • 30 m

Sarah Lancashire is in the studio, plus news on a controversial new national park.

Episode 153 • Sep 25, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by the Nolan sisters.

Episode 154 • Sep 26, 2012 • 1 h

All the stars of New Tricks join Matt and Alex.

Episode 155 • Sep 27, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by bestselling author Jackie Collins.

Episode 156 • Sep 28, 2012 • 30 m

Chris and Alex are joined by the comedian Lee Mack. We join the campaign to get the first new cloud for 60 years into the official cloud atlas, and Gyles Brandreth explains how a visit to Britain changed Fred Astaire's life forever.

Episode 157 • Oct 1, 2012

Matt Alwright and Alex Jones are joined by domestic goddess Nigella Lawson.

Episode 158 • Oct 2, 2012 • 30 m

Ian Hislop joins Matt Allwright and Alex Jones on The One Show.

Episode 159 • Oct 3, 2012 • 1 h

With guests Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Electric Light Orchestra's Jeff Lynne.

Episode 160 • Oct 4, 2012 • 30 m

With guests Lenny Henry and Robert Peston. Jenni Murray returns to her home town, Barnsley.

Episode 161 • Oct 5, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Allwright and Alex Jones are joined by Roger Moore.

Episode 162 • Oct 8, 2012 • 30 m

Sarah Parish joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones for stories from around the country.

Episode 163 • Oct 9, 2012 • 30 m

Presenter Zoë Ball joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio to talk Strictly.

Episode 164 • Oct 10, 2012 • 1 h

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Graham Norton and Kirstie Allsopp.

Episode 165 • Oct 11, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Jo Brand who stars in a new series of Getting On (2009).

Episode 166 • Oct 12, 2012 • 30 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Alan Carr.

Episode 167 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are joined by Jamie Oliver and school dinner blogger Martha Payne.

Episode 168 • Oct 16, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Art Garfunkel.

Episode 169 • Oct 17, 2012 • 1 h

Matt Baker and Alex Jones talk to Michael Palin about his travels in Brazil.

Episode 170 • Oct 18, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by curmudgeonly comedian Jack Dee.

Episode 171 • Oct 19, 2012 • 30 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Suggs and Chas Smash from Madness

Episode 172 • Oct 22, 2012 • 30 m

Joe Crowley and Alex Jones are joined by American rock musician Alice Cooper.

Episode 173 • Oct 23, 2012 • 30 m

Alex Jones and Jake Humphrey are joined by Sir David Attenborough.

Episode 174 • Oct 24, 2012 • 1 h

Alex Jones and Jake Humphrey are joined by comedian, actress and author Dawn French.

Episode 175 • Oct 25, 2012 • 30 m

Comedian Al Murray joins Alex Jones and Joe Crowley in the studio.

Episode 176 • Oct 26, 2012 • 30 m

With guests Danny Baker and the Severn Trent Choir. Jay Rayner finds some pumpkin treats.

Episode 177 • Oct 29, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Lucy Siegle are joined by comedian and writer Ben Elton.

Episode 178 • 30 m

Episode 179 • 1 h

Gyles Brandreth reads a ghost story and Miranda Krestovnikoff finds some sinister caves.

Episode 180 • Nov 1, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Kimberley Walsh and Felix Baumgartner.

Episode 181 • Nov 2, 2012 • 30 m

Heston Blumenthal, plus the crowning of the Casserole Champion and Scottish dolphins.

Episode 182 • Nov 5, 2012 • 30 m

Richard Hammond is in the studio to reveal some of his Miracles of Nature.

Episode 183 • Nov 6, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Kylie Minogue.

Episode 184 • Nov 7, 2012 • 30 m

Eddie Izzard flies in from LA to talk about his new worldwide tour.

Episode 185 • Nov 8, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Dara O Briain for a chat about his 'Science Club (2012)'.

Episode 186 • Nov 9, 2012 • 30 m

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by Sir Michael Parkinson.

Episode 187 • Nov 12, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones present a special show from Cardiff to support Team Rickshaw.

Episode 188 • Nov 13, 2012 • 30 m

John Bishop joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in Bath as they catch up with Team Rickshaw. Plus, Ade Adepitan tries his hand at a wheelchair waltz and discovers where some of the money raised for [error] goes.

Episode 189 • Nov 14, 2012 • 59 m

Michael McIntyre and McFly are in the studio, plus Guy Martin on How Britain Worked (2012).

Episode 190 • Nov 15, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones present a special show from Reading to support Team Rickshaw.

Episode 191 • Nov 16, 2012 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are at BBC Television Centre to welcome Team Rickshaw to the finish line.

Episode 192 • Nov 19, 2012 • 30 m

Jessica Hynes joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

Episode 193 • Nov 20, 2012 • 30 m

Matt and Alex are joined on the sofa by legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond.

Episode 194 • Nov 21, 2012 • 1 h

Matt and Alex are joined by Omid Djalili, Sandi Toksvig and 49 Mr World contestants.

Episode 195 • Nov 22, 2012 • 30 m

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by singer and The X Factor UK (2004) judge Tulisa and Team Rickshaw.

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Find a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added to Paramount+ and Paramount+ With Showtime, plus a list of titles coming soon to the streaming services.

What to Watch on Netflix Right Now

What to Watch on Netflix Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Netflix, updated frequently. You can also find a list of titles leaving Netflix this month.

What to Watch on Hulu Right Now

What to Watch on Hulu Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Hulu, updated frequently.

What to Watch on Disney+ Right Now

What to Watch on Disney+ Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Disney's streaming service, updated frequently.